London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Remarkable London by Night Tour! This London by Night tour will reveal the floodlit splendour of London’s landmarks as dusk falls. When twilight descends upon London, the attractions of the city become imbued with a certain grandeur.
This sweeping, wide–ranging tour will encompass the most distinguished and vibrant areas of this world renowned capital, including Parliament Square, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and the financial district of the City.
The tour also glides past eminent structures and attractions such as the world renowned London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, inimitable Buckingham Palace, the formidable Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Embark upon this tour and discover the extraordinary allure of London at dusk.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
During summer months this tour will operate mainly in daylight
Please Note: You cannot hop on and hop off on this tour
Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change.
Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day
We are aiming to have a live guide on every departure, however due to the current situation, a live guide can not be guaranteed
Please select the preferred departure point at the time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
View such iconic structures as Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge
Panoramic 1 hour 45 minutes tour of London by night
Audio-guides available in 11 languages
See celebrated areas of London including Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly
Live English speaking guide on board (subject to availability)
Gratuities
Food and beverages (unless stated differently)
Hotel pick up or drop off
Due to the current situation a live guide cannot be guaranteed on all departures
What To Expect
London Eye
The tour will start at London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7GH (nearest tube station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk) where you will board an open top bus tour to see some of London’s most famous sights as dusk falls.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, the grand and iconic London residence of Her Majesty the Queen is an absolute must-see on any visit to London. A fully working royal palace, housing not only The Queen, but serving as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household.
Options
London Eye Departure Point
London Eye Departure: This tour starts at London Eye
Starting point:
Golden Tours, Tourist bus stop, 1 Belvedere Rd, London SE1 7NA, UK
Green Park Departure point
Green Park Departure point
Starting point:
The Green Park, Green Park, London SW1A 1AA, UK
Reviews
952 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Night London Went Full Glitter and I Went Full Oi Oi Oi
Craig S,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the Golden Tours Xmas Lights bus ride — where London put on enough sparkle to power my house for a decade AND we got Cockney Mick as our guide. This legend had us cracking up nonstop, tossing out jokes, and teaching us the proper Cockney salute. So yes, we rolled past Downing Street, The Savoy, and The Ritz screaming “OI! OI! OI!” like deranged Christmas pirates. And honestly? Highlight of the trip. London at Christmas is already a fever dream of angels, neon, and wet cobblestones — but doing it with a guide who turns the whole bus into a rowdy choir? Chef’s kiss. London, you chaotic festive beast… never change. 🎄✨🇬🇧 #OiOiOi #GoldenTours #CockneyMickForPrimeMinister #LondonLights #CraigWasHere #FestiveMayhem #WeWokeUpTheRitz #NotSorry #ChristmasInLondon #BusTourGoneWild #LEDsForDays #WorthTheNeckPain
Excellent London Xmas Lights Tour
IanStormonth,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative commentary from Ivan and excellent driving from Mustapha. Ivan kept everyone entertained during journey
A must during xmas in London !
natchenier1212,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Emma was very excellent !! Everyone should do this tour at Christmas time with all the lights. Thanks Emma :)
The Christmas lights were absolutely amazing
Extraordinary613646,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christmas lights in London were on my bucket list. This was the best way to see them in the most comfortable and efficient mode. Up in the lights on the top of the double decker. The rain held off and it was SPECTACULAR - ABSOLUTELY AWESOME
London Christmas Light Tour
robbimuzz,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed ourselves Ethan the guide was excellent and was very informative . See all the lights and was great fun. No bother hop on the buses away we went
Xmas Lights
janeholme64,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time on the Xmas Lights tour. Glad we booked the top deck , much better view. Ethan, the guide, was great. Very enjoyable
Such a disappointment
Gourmette481,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The experience was unfortunately such a disappointment!! So sad for my godson! When booking it says you will be upper deck open air. It was upper deck but inside as not enough seats outside. This was only the start …. Second we almost saw nothing BUT traffic jams. We asked like other passengers to get out of the bus along the way as faster to walk. The only positive thing was the guide. To conclude a real ways of money !!
Fun facts and figures at Christmas
wesleylK6036JD,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour hosted by the very interesting Emma. She was fun and very knowledgeable about her city. Facts, figures and tales were told during a crisp November evening
Memorable lights tour
766Mike,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christmas lights tour starting from Green Park was on time. The tour guide Mike was excellent very informative and helpful and certainly enhanced our tour experience overall a brilliant trip
London Lights Bus Tour November 2025
Lee T,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience and James the tour guide was superb. Was very funny and knowledgeable, is a great way to see the sights. Highly recommend to anyone!
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